First Nations NAIDOC art commission

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Celebrating Culture Through Art During NAIDOC Week 2025

As we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025, Indigo Shire Council is proud to announce an exciting opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create commissioned artwork that celebrates our region's rich cultural heritage and contributes to our growing cultural collection.

About This Commission

We invite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists who have a connection to Country and communities within the Indigo Shire footprint to submit an Expression of Interest for this cultural commission.

Commission Value: $5,000 (all inclusive)
Theme: "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy" - 2025 NAIDOC Week Theme
Medium: Open to all artistic mediums

Purpose and Context

Indigo Shire Council is committed to fostering meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of our region. Through this commission, we aim to provide a platform for Aboriginal artistic voices while strengthening our community's understanding and appreciation of First Nations culture. This commission represents part of Council's broader reconciliation journey and our dedication to ensuring Aboriginal perspectives are central to our community's cultural landscape.

The original artwork will become part of Council's growing cultural collection, contributing to our ongoing commitment to celebrating and supporting Aboriginal artistic expression in our community.

The Indigo Shire Council works in partnership with Murray Arts, Burraja Gallery and the Aboriginal Regional Artist Network(External link) to provide cultural guidance throughout this process, ensuring the commission is conducted with appropriate cultural protocols and community access and input.

Who Can Apply

This opportunity is open exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists who demonstrate:

  • Cultural connection to Country and/or communities within the Indigo Shire footprint
  • Professional artistic practice and experience
  • Capacity to complete the commission within the specified timeframe
  • Understanding of community and cultural protocols

How to Apply

Download the full Expression of Interest guidelines document below for detailed application requirements, selection criteria, and submission instructions.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact:

Kellie Sutherland - Creative Communities Officer - Arts and Culture
Email: kellie.sutherland@indigoshire.vic.gov.au Phone: 0487 045 209

This opportunity is open exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. Indigo Shire Council acknowledges the original custodians of these lands. The people of the rivers and the hills have walked these lands for thousands of years as well as today, and we pay respect to the elders of the past and present.



Celebrating Culture Through Art During NAIDOC Week 2025

As we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025, Indigo Shire Council is proud to announce an exciting opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create commissioned artwork that celebrates our region's rich cultural heritage and contributes to our growing cultural collection.

About This Commission

We invite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists who have a connection to Country and communities within the Indigo Shire footprint to submit an Expression of Interest for this cultural commission.

Commission Value: $5,000 (all inclusive)
Theme: "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy" - 2025 NAIDOC Week Theme
Medium: Open to all artistic mediums

Purpose and Context

Indigo Shire Council is committed to fostering meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of our region. Through this commission, we aim to provide a platform for Aboriginal artistic voices while strengthening our community's understanding and appreciation of First Nations culture. This commission represents part of Council's broader reconciliation journey and our dedication to ensuring Aboriginal perspectives are central to our community's cultural landscape.

The original artwork will become part of Council's growing cultural collection, contributing to our ongoing commitment to celebrating and supporting Aboriginal artistic expression in our community.

The Indigo Shire Council works in partnership with Murray Arts, Burraja Gallery and the Aboriginal Regional Artist Network(External link) to provide cultural guidance throughout this process, ensuring the commission is conducted with appropriate cultural protocols and community access and input.

Who Can Apply

This opportunity is open exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists who demonstrate:

  • Cultural connection to Country and/or communities within the Indigo Shire footprint
  • Professional artistic practice and experience
  • Capacity to complete the commission within the specified timeframe
  • Understanding of community and cultural protocols

How to Apply

Download the full Expression of Interest guidelines document below for detailed application requirements, selection criteria, and submission instructions.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact:

Kellie Sutherland - Creative Communities Officer - Arts and Culture
Email: kellie.sutherland@indigoshire.vic.gov.au Phone: 0487 045 209

This opportunity is open exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. Indigo Shire Council acknowledges the original custodians of these lands. The people of the rivers and the hills have walked these lands for thousands of years as well as today, and we pay respect to the elders of the past and present.



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